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6th January 1946

Syd Barrett

English musician

Roger Keith "Syd" Barrett was an English singer, songwriter, and musician. Best known as a founder member of the band Pink Floyd, Barrett was the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in its early years and is credited with naming the band. Barrett was ousted from Pink Floyd in April 1968 after David Gilmour took over as their new guitarist, and was briefly hospitalised amid speculation of mental illness and his excessive use of psychedelic drugs.

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  • Syd Barrett
  • Lived from
    1946 - 2006 (Died age 60)
  • Birthday:
    6th January 1946
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Star Sign:
    Capricorn
  • Place of Birth:
    Cambridge
  • Country:
    United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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